Registered Practical Nurse, General Medicine in Toronto

Are you ready to bring your nursing expertise to a team where every day offers diverse and rewarding clinical experiences? Our General Internal Medicine unit provides the opportunity to hone a wide range of nursing skills, from advanced wound care to managing complex medical equipment, in a modern environment with a strong support system. This is an ideal setting for RPNs who thrive in dynamic environments and are seeking a platform for both professional growth and impactful patient care delivery.

You are passionate about advancing your nursing career by gaining specialized knowledge in multiple fields. Our unit offers a rich learning environment where you can enhance your skills in respiratory medicine, oncology, palliative care, geriatrics, and wound and skin care, ideally suited for those committed to lifelong learning and impactful expertise. You possess excellent problem-solving skills, essential for navigating the unexpected complexities that arise in internal medicine. Your proactive approach is crucial in our dynamic setting, optimizing patient outcomes as conditions evolve. Flexible and adaptable, you are skilled at quickly adapting to the changing needs of our patients, consistently ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

With a broad range of nursing skills at your disposal, you adeptly support patient care across a spectrum of needs, from administering medications and providing complex wound care to operating sophisticated equipment like CADD pumps and Automated Dispensing Cabinets.

About The 12 North General Internal Medicine Unit: Our 12 North General Internal Medicine Unit is a newly established, 20-bed facility leveraging advanced medical technology to enhance patient care. Enhanced by modern design, the unit includes 14 private rooms and is equipped with ceiling lifts in every room to facilitate safer and more efficient patient handling and care. The thoughtful layout and cutting-edge technology integrated into every aspect of the facility are specifically designed to optimize workflow and improve the overall effectiveness of our staff. Our unit fosters a supportive educational environment, maintaining optimal nurse-to-patient ratios of 4:1 during day shifts and 5:1 on night shifts. Our diverse caseload includes patients with conditions ranging from simple pneumonia to complex, chronic illnesses. We value collaboration while fostering professional development through leadership opportunities, continuing education, and quality initiative projects.

In This Role You Will:

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for general internal medicine patients
• Complete physical assessments on patients
• Administer medications and provide any necessary care (wound care, IV insertion and management, monitoring drains, prepare patients for procedures, etc.)
• Attend nursing rounds and participate in patient/family meetings
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, etc.
• Apply a broad range of nursing skills including (but not exclusive to) CADD pumps, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, managing a Code Blue, and chemotherapy
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved practical nursing program
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Preferred:

• 2 years of clinical experience in acute care

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
• Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in interprofessional teams